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MD02 FDU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,894 mi
Last recorded158,894 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 FDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 158,894 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 158,894 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 150,726 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 150,725 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 143,539 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 133,788 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 133,788 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 126,815 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 126,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 114,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 102,060 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 102,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 92,931 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 92,931 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 83,887 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 83,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 71,812 miles

both rear sills have some rusty

Pass 30 Dec 2009 57,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,026 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 38,416 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 38,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 34,291 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tyres syarting to perish

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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MD02 FDU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MD02 FDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MD02 FDU registered?

MD02 FDU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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